From world standings superstars and irreplaceable legends to the hottest new bull riders climbing the ranks, Tuff Hedeman invites them all and now he is inviting you to join him and snap a selfie, gather autographs, and not only meet but spend time greeting several of the biggest stars in the industry including local country music artist Cody Cooke.

Tuff and the cowboys arrive in Shreveport this week and begin appearances around town including stops at the Eldorado’s Celebrity Lounge on Friday from 5 pm to 7 pm. National Finals Rodeo qualifier Cody Rostockyj and last year’s Bossier bull riding champion, Tyler Taylor of Stephenville, Texas will be outside the Celebrity Lounge with the THBRT crew including the THBRT bullfighters and celebrity chute reporter Ali Dee.

Cavenders in Bossier

Saturday

11 am - 1 pm

Saturday 11:00-1:00 join Tuff and the bull riders at Cavender’s at 2340 Airline Drive, Bossier City. If you can’t make it out and about that early, Tuff and the boys will be signing and assisting ticket giveaways on the radio starting at 1:30 pm to 3 pm at Landers Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram at2701 Benton Road, Bossier City.

Cole Skender - Hamburg, Arkansas

Two Louisiana native World Champions, Josh Barentine and Cole Echols and a rising young Arkansas star Cole Skender have been selected to compete for $30,000 alongside 24 top-ranked bull riders as the pioneer behind the sport of professional bull riding, returns to North Louisiana with his signature style newly titled Tuff Hedeman Bull Riding Tour.

Landers Bossier

Saturday

1:30 - 3 pm

The annual Eldorado Resort Casino Shreveport Tuff Hedeman Bull Riding (THBRT) presented by Landers Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram comes to Bossier on Saturday night, March 17, at the Century Link Center in Bossier at 8 pm with two-hours of action-packed invitation only bull riding followed by special guest country music artists Cody Cook and the Bayou Outlaws playing in concert with their brand of southern country rock.

Hedeman, a four-time World Champion and pro rodeo Hall of Famer, has been producing events for over 25 years and his annual trip to Bossier will once again keep fans and the World Champion athletes on the edge of their seats with what he knows the fans want to see – great bull rides and high scores.

In addition to a star-studded competitor lineup, THBRT has recruited some of the industry’s leading entertainment and personnel, including 2017 NFR Barrel man Cody Sosebee, who will be signing autographs with the THBR bullfighters on the concourse at 7 pm prior to the event.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR KIDS

To Enter email stickbullrider@aol.com

Kids six and under can enter the Stick Bull Riding competition for a chance to win a Tuff Hedeman buckle, email stickbullrider@aol.com to enter and receive details. The competition is held prior to the bull riding.

Bossier will be the fourth stop on the Tuff Hedeman Bull Riding Tour in 2018. The competition in Bossier follows previous events held in Hobbs, New Mexico, El Paso, and Las Vegas where bull riders earned points towards a World Finals bonus and World title.

Autograph session immediately following the event on the floor of the Century Link Center

Tickets for the Eldorado Resort Casino Shreveport Tuff Hedeman Bull Riding tickets start at just $25 and provide fans with multiple ticket options for individuals and families. Tickets are available at bit.ly/tuffbossier and at the Century Link Center box office.